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University College Birmingham

Based in the heart of the UK’s second biggest city, University College Birmingham is highly respected by employers and industry for providing career-focused further education and higher education courses.

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Benefits and services

Our former students’ association with the UCB community extends well beyond the last lecture and graduation.

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College and Sixth Form term dates

Check the key dates for our college courses, as well as information on activity weeks and our awards events for college students.

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Greater Birmingham & Solihull Institute of Technology

The Greater Birmingham & Solihull IoT specialises in Engineering and Manufacturing with a particular focus on higher technical education at Levels 4 and 5, with emphasis on STEM (science, technology engineering and maths) content.

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For businesses | Work experience placements

We firmly believe work experience is the most effective way for you to embed your ‘world of work’ and occupational skills, as well as providing employers a fantastic opportunity to support the development of potential employees of the future.

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College courses

Our college courses provide a range of great study options for school-leavers as well as mature learners who are looking to change career or pick up new skills.

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Open to the public

We offer a wide range of services at University College Birmingham.

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Support for staff

If you're a staff member affected by sexual harassment, violence, or abuse, we’re here to support you. Access confidential guidance, reporting options, and wellbeing services.

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Higher Education Student Handbook

University College Birmingham HE Student Handbook deals with everything you will need to organise prior to your arrival here as a First Year student.

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Birmingham Battery Manufacturing Skills Pathway (B-MSP)

With more qualified staff needed to support demand, your solution could be to upskill or retrain your current workforce. We can support you with accredited courses required to prepare your workforce to meet the changing needs of the battery industry.

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Sign up for updates

Want to stay up to date with all the exciting things happening at University College Birmingham? Complete our form and sign up for course updates, events, news, student success stories and other resources.

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Student satisfaction

When it comes to student feedback, our university stands out. Our students value their time with us, as can be seen from the outcomes of several nationally-recognised student surveys.

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Share your story

We would love to know what you have been up to since you graduated from University College Birmingham and so would your former colleagues and friends.

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Student Ambassadors

Our Student Ambassador scheme provides opportunities for flexible, part-time work that will fit around your studies while you enhance your CV.

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School and college outreach

Our schools liaison and outreach team coordinates a variety of initiatives to raise aspirations and broaden awareness and understanding of Higher Education.

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Apprenticeships for students

Run with valued industry partners, our diverse apprenticeships offer superb opportunities for young people aged 16 and over to learn skills for life while getting paid.

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Student life

Discover more about our University and living in Birmingham – all you need to know about our accommodation, Guild of Students and what life is like in our vibrant city.

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Upskilling your workforce

With more qualified staff needed to support demand, your solution could be to upskill or retrain your current workforce and we can support you with courses needed to prepare your workforce to meet the changing needs of the industry.

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Open days

Come and visit us on one of our open days, where you can find out more about our courses, our facilities and speak to current students and staff.

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College and sixth form student life

Find out more about what life is like being a college or sixth form student at University College Birmingham and what studying at the heart of the city and the country has to offer.

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Welcome information for new and returning students

Welcome, induction and enrolment information for new and returning students at University College Birmingham.

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Bluebell Wood

Bluebell Wood is an informal, affordable eatery based in the heart of the community at Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre, next door to Chelmsley Starters, our this purpose-built culinary school.

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Student support

Whether you need support with your learning, finances, health and wellbeing or other areas, our range of dedicated support services are here for you.

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Whatuni award winners 2024

University College Birmingham has won awards for its student support, international and postgraduate provision in the only awards in the UK based solely on student choice.

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Accessibility Statement

The website will aim to achieve the recommended government standard for web accessibility.

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Chelmsley Wood culinary school

University College Birmingham is renowned worldwide for its training in hospitality. Start your hospitality career or upskill on one of our free (subject to eligibility) introductory cookery courses at our Chelmsley Wood culinary school.

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About us

Based in the heart of the UK’s second biggest city, University College Birmingham is highly respected by employers and industry for providing career-focused education and training.

Other

Study at University College Birmingham

If you are looking to study a college course, an undergraduate or postgraduate degree or perhaps an apprenticeship, we offer something quite unique.

Other

Business

University College Birmingham’s commitment to vocational education, from apprenticeships through to Master’s Degrees, means we actively promote engagement with business across a variety of platforms. We can support your industry through training and support, work placements and job opportunities –…

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Information for parents and carers (college and sixth form students)

From the moment your son or daughter arrives, they will receive outstanding support from teachers, careers advisers and our student services team.

Other

Undergraduate study

Our extensive range of specialist BA, BSc and foundation degree courses are highly valued by industry.

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Virtual tours

Take a look around our University, no matter where you are. Check out our virtual tours of our accommodation, campuses and world class facilities.

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Meet the International team

Find out more about the International team

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International students

Join our global community of more than 1,400 students from over 60 countries. Our international team will help make your application and arrival as smooth as possible.

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Working towards a sustainable community

Find out more information on what University College Birmingham's Sustainabilty goals are and how we are working towards them.

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2 Day Degree

Explore 2 Day Degree courses at University College Birmingham. Study a full degree with just 2 consecutive days on campus each week, fixed timetabled days, optional one-night accommodation and financial support for eligible students.

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If things go wrong

This page tells you what can happen if you fail a module and also how to apply for Extenuating Circumstances or make an appeal.

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If things go wrong

This page tells you what can happen if you fail a module and also how to apply for Late Submission of Work or make an appeal.

Other

Bakery and confectionery facilities

Our baking and product development laboratories feature the very latest equipment, while our Cakes and Bakes shop sells a wide range of baked goods made by our students.

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Lecturer

Dr Manju C Abraham

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Senior Lecturer

Alex Harris

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Lecturer

Phil Hunt

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Subject Lead

Grainne Whitehead

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Lecturer

Stephen Miller

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Wellness Fayre

The Wellness Fayre will offer a range of wellbeing support and activities, as well as access to academic support tutors and sessions aimed at enhancing the specific skills you will need to tackle assessments.

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Associate Lecturer in Professional Cookery

Ibrahim Bellal

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Lecturer/ Level 6 Year Manager for BSc Bakery & Patisserie Technology

Graham Duckworth

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Lecturer

Lydia Gilbert

Other

Nikki Bott

Other

Charda McLarty-Williams

Other

Apprenticeships

Commis Chef Apprenticeship Level 2

Entry

September, January, April

Mode of study

Part-Time

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Executive Management Team

Find out more about our Corporation Members by viewing their profiles.

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Phil Wells

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University College Birmingham

Based in the heart of the UK’s second biggest city, University College Birmingham is highly respected by employers and industry for providing career-focused further education and higher education courses.

Other

Benefits and services

Our former students’ association with the UCB community extends well beyond the last lecture and graduation.

Other

College and Sixth Form term dates

Check the key dates for our college courses, as well as information on activity weeks and our awards events for college students.

Other

Greater Birmingham & Solihull Institute of Technology

The Greater Birmingham & Solihull IoT specialises in Engineering and Manufacturing with a particular focus on higher technical education at Levels 4 and 5, with emphasis on STEM (science, technology engineering and maths) content.

Other

For businesses | Work experience placements

We firmly believe work experience is the most effective way for you to embed your ‘world of work’ and occupational skills, as well as providing employers a fantastic opportunity to support the development of potential employees of the future.

Other

College courses

Our college courses provide a range of great study options for school-leavers as well as mature learners who are looking to change career or pick up new skills.

Other

Open to the public

We offer a wide range of services at University College Birmingham.

Other

Support for staff

If you're a staff member affected by sexual harassment, violence, or abuse, we’re here to support you. Access confidential guidance, reporting options, and wellbeing services.

Other

Higher Education Student Handbook

University College Birmingham HE Student Handbook deals with everything you will need to organise prior to your arrival here as a First Year student.

Other

Birmingham Battery Manufacturing Skills Pathway (B-MSP)

With more qualified staff needed to support demand, your solution could be to upskill or retrain your current workforce. We can support you with accredited courses required to prepare your workforce to meet the changing needs of the battery industry.

Other

Sign up for updates

Want to stay up to date with all the exciting things happening at University College Birmingham? Complete our form and sign up for course updates, events, news, student success stories and other resources.

Other

Student satisfaction

When it comes to student feedback, our university stands out. Our students value their time with us, as can be seen from the outcomes of several nationally-recognised student surveys.

Other

Share your story

We would love to know what you have been up to since you graduated from University College Birmingham and so would your former colleagues and friends.

Other

Student Ambassadors

Our Student Ambassador scheme provides opportunities for flexible, part-time work that will fit around your studies while you enhance your CV.

Other

School and college outreach

Our schools liaison and outreach team coordinates a variety of initiatives to raise aspirations and broaden awareness and understanding of Higher Education.

Other

Apprenticeships for students

Run with valued industry partners, our diverse apprenticeships offer superb opportunities for young people aged 16 and over to learn skills for life while getting paid.

Other

Student life

Discover more about our University and living in Birmingham – all you need to know about our accommodation, Guild of Students and what life is like in our vibrant city.

Other

Upskilling your workforce

With more qualified staff needed to support demand, your solution could be to upskill or retrain your current workforce and we can support you with courses needed to prepare your workforce to meet the changing needs of the industry.

Other

Open days

Come and visit us on one of our open days, where you can find out more about our courses, our facilities and speak to current students and staff.

Other

College and sixth form student life

Find out more about what life is like being a college or sixth form student at University College Birmingham and what studying at the heart of the city and the country has to offer.

Other

Welcome information for new and returning students

Welcome, induction and enrolment information for new and returning students at University College Birmingham.

Other

Bluebell Wood

Bluebell Wood is an informal, affordable eatery based in the heart of the community at Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre, next door to Chelmsley Starters, our this purpose-built culinary school.

Other

Student support

Whether you need support with your learning, finances, health and wellbeing or other areas, our range of dedicated support services are here for you.

Other

Whatuni award winners 2024

University College Birmingham has won awards for its student support, international and postgraduate provision in the only awards in the UK based solely on student choice.

Other

Accessibility Statement

The website will aim to achieve the recommended government standard for web accessibility.

Other

Chelmsley Wood culinary school

University College Birmingham is renowned worldwide for its training in hospitality. Start your hospitality career or upskill on one of our free (subject to eligibility) introductory cookery courses at our Chelmsley Wood culinary school.

Other

About us

Based in the heart of the UK’s second biggest city, University College Birmingham is highly respected by employers and industry for providing career-focused education and training.

Other

Study at University College Birmingham

If you are looking to study a college course, an undergraduate or postgraduate degree or perhaps an apprenticeship, we offer something quite unique.

Other

Business

University College Birmingham’s commitment to vocational education, from apprenticeships through to Master’s Degrees, means we actively promote engagement with business across a variety of platforms. We can support your industry through training and support, work placements and job opportunities –…

Other

Information for parents and carers (college and sixth form students)

From the moment your son or daughter arrives, they will receive outstanding support from teachers, careers advisers and our student services team.

Other

Undergraduate study

Our extensive range of specialist BA, BSc and foundation degree courses are highly valued by industry.

Other

Virtual tours

Take a look around our University, no matter where you are. Check out our virtual tours of our accommodation, campuses and world class facilities.

Other

Meet the International team

Find out more about the International team

Other

International students

Join our global community of more than 1,400 students from over 60 countries. Our international team will help make your application and arrival as smooth as possible.

Other

Working towards a sustainable community

Find out more information on what University College Birmingham's Sustainabilty goals are and how we are working towards them.

Other

2 Day Degree

Explore 2 Day Degree courses at University College Birmingham. Study a full degree with just 2 consecutive days on campus each week, fixed timetabled days, optional one-night accommodation and financial support for eligible students.

Other

If things go wrong

This page tells you what can happen if you fail a module and also how to apply for Extenuating Circumstances or make an appeal.

Other

If things go wrong

This page tells you what can happen if you fail a module and also how to apply for Late Submission of Work or make an appeal.

Other

Bakery and confectionery facilities

Our baking and product development laboratories feature the very latest equipment, while our Cakes and Bakes shop sells a wide range of baked goods made by our students.

Other

Lecturer

Dr Manju C Abraham

Other

Senior Lecturer

Alex Harris

Other

Lecturer

Phil Hunt

Other

Subject Lead

Grainne Whitehead

Other

Lecturer

Stephen Miller

Other

Wellness Fayre

The Wellness Fayre will offer a range of wellbeing support and activities, as well as access to academic support tutors and sessions aimed at enhancing the specific skills you will need to tackle assessments.

Other

Associate Lecturer in Professional Cookery

Ibrahim Bellal

Other

Lecturer/ Level 6 Year Manager for BSc Bakery & Patisserie Technology

Graham Duckworth

Other

Lecturer

Lydia Gilbert

Other

Nikki Bott

Other

Charda McLarty-Williams

Other

Apprenticeships

Commis Chef Apprenticeship Level 2

Entry

September, January, April

Mode of study

Part-Time

Other

Executive Management Team

Find out more about our Corporation Members by viewing their profiles.

News and insights

Professor and Dean of STEM celebrated as ‘Built to Inspire’ mural unveiled

DfE campaign celebrates the work of Rosa Wells.

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Executive Dean presents research on improving regional skills gaps to Princess Anne

Rosa Wells, Executive Dean of the School of Engineering, Digital & Sustainable Construction at University College Birmingham, recently presented research on improving STEM educational access to the Princess Royal.

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STEM lead responds to Government plans for new technical pathways from the age of 14

With news breaking that the Government had announced plans to introduce new technical pathways for young people from the age of 14, Rosa Wells - our Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Further Education, Apprenticeships and STEM) - explains why this is so crucial.

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Dean for STEM at university makes Top 100 Women in Engineering list

Rosa Wells is a Highly Commended Finalist of the Women's Engineering Society's Top 50 Women in Engineering awards as part of International Women in Engineering Day. The award comes as University College Birmingham receives funding to launch a WorldSkills UK…

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Ross builds his business skills at Marketing Birmingham

Third year BA Business Enterprise student Ross Loveitt has been helping to put Birmingham on the map through his internship at Marketing Birmingham – the city’s strategic marketing partnership.

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Ross Loveitt

Ross built up an armoury of transferable skills on his MA, from writing reports to instigating negotiations.

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Sophie's on set for The War of the Worlds

FdA Specialist Hair & Media Make-Up student Sophie Sheridan gained some great paid industry experience by working on Jeff Wayne's popular musical of HG Wells' 'The War of the Worlds'.

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Bread to doughnuts: Ross wins dream job developing on-trend bakery goods

A bakery and patisserie graduate who had believed his autism could stand in the way of a university education has won a dream job developing doughnuts for Bakels Group and discovering new technology for bread.

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Vaishnavi flies flag for bakery innovation as Dawn Foods junior product developer

A bakery and patisserie graduate who rose to the occasion as a student ambassador for one of the industry’s top global manufacturers and ingredients suppliers has been taken on by the company as a junior product developer.

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Brad Carter

Brad rose from humble beginnings as a kitchen porter in his local pub to renowned chef director of a Michelin-starred kitchen.

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Ross Yates

Starting as a Level 2 Bakery student, Ross dreamed of going onto a degree and forging a career in new product development.

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Killoran wins at Zest Quest Asia with rice cream dish made with lockdown leftovers

Professional Chef FdA student Killoran Wills was not only hailed first place runner up at yesterday’s grand finale, but won Best Use of Rice after a virtual cook-off, beamed live from the University’s training kitchens.

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Mental health & well-being events at UCB

We all experience positive or negative forms of mental health, which can affect our personal and professional performances, and therefore require understanding and support.

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New partnership expands access of award-winning joint pain programme

New partnership gives opportunities for students, as well as providing accredited training.

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Dean for STEM talks future skills development with Minister of State

The future of skills development in the region was the hot topic during a visit by the Minister of State for Skills to the GBSIoT, a collaboration between seven educational institutions - including University College Birmingham.

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Principal congratulates college students at recognition lunch

Six students were invited to the College’s first-ever Student Recognition Lunch at our award-winning restaurant on campus as part of a new scheme celebrating student success.

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Birmingham 2022 speaker tells UCB students about thousands of opportunities to get involved in Commonwealth Games

Students at University College Birmingham had the chance to learn about exciting work opportunities for the city's upcoming Commonwealth Games as part of a conference event at UCB.

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UCB students deemed "indispensable" to major police training programme

A group of Specialist Hair and Media Make-up, Make-up Specialist and Theatrical Hair and Media Make-up students have played a crucial role creating life-like injuries in the training of over 600 West Midlands Police Firearms Unit members. The most recent…

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University hosts event at state-of-the-art sustainable construction centre

Held at University College Birmingham's new Sustainable Construction Centre, the event was a part of the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce’s flagship campaign: Sustainable Business Series. In attendance were industry leaders and changemakers passionate about achieving net zero targets.

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Kelly Sambatari

Representing a well-known international brand on social media may sound daunting, but Kelly's degree showed her the way.

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New centres for innovation offer support for small businesses to upskill

A £100 million investment from the Innovation Accelerator programme will see a new innovation hub launched at University College Birmingham. The hub supports manufacturing and construction businesses in getting up to speed with new technology adoption.

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Areejah celebrates GCSE maths resit success as UCB beats national trend

Students have been celebrating after passing their resit in GCSE maths - and for one dedicated student in particular, it was a moment well worth waiting for.

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Areejah celebrates GCSE maths resit success as UCB beats national trend

Students have been celebrating after passing their resit in GCSE maths - and for one dedicated student in particular, it was a moment well worth waiting for.

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Megan Dixon

After a decade competing as a track and field athlete, lecturer Megan went on to develop her own sports therapy business as well as working with top sports clubs.

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University welcomes MP to explore city-wide opportunities for young people

Preet Gill MP joins UCB staff on campus tour, exploring how her Edgbaston constituents could benefit from UCB's provision.

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University College Birmingham awarded £900,000 capital funding investment

OfS funding will fuel projects designed to enhance our student experience.

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University collaboration opens new training hub for engineering and manufacturing

A brand new hub dedicated to developing the next generation of engineering and manufacturing workers has been opened as part of a collaboration between University College Birmingham and other institutions around the West Midlands.

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Skills funding awarded to University will boost technical qualifications

The new qualifications are high-quality, job-focused qualifications. These new programmes are a part of University College Birmingham’s commitment to providing an extensive variety of pathways for all learners that deliver career-ready education and training whilst addressing regional skills gaps and…

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INWED 2026: amplifying a national call for inclusion, belonging and skills innovation

National event highlighs inclusion, belonging and skills innovation in STEM.

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Travel & Tourism Students Attend Norwegian Cruise Lines Event

BTEC Level 3 Travel & Tourism students were invited to attend a Cruise Event hosted by Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL), where they were tested on their knowledge of NCL as a company as well as cruise destinations and their marketing…

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Blog | Struggling with the cost of living? Our top tips

Let’s face it, we all need to make our money go a lot further these days, from heating bills to rising food prices and transport costs to, well, the bare essentials.

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Olympic runner among University's sports stars boosted by scholarship scheme

From an Olympic track athlete to a budding basketball star and an ambitious football player-coach, there is no doubt University College Birmingham's newest sports scholars are a crop well worth watching out for.

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MP visit champions collaboration as key to changing outcomes for young people

Sarah Smith MP visit champions collaboration as key to improving outcomes for young people.

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Leading technical educators champion the STEM talent pipeline

University College Birmingham worked in collaboration with the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT), our partner the University of Warwick and the WMG Skills Centre, and the Education and Training Foundation, to hold a successful leadership conference on…

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Celebrating International Women’s Day at the University

Professionals were welcomed to the Restaurant at University College Birmingham on Thursday 7th March to celebrate International Women’s Day. Women and allies enjoyed networking before joining themed tables in Leadership, STEM, Sport, Business, Education, Technology, Health and Hospitality to discuss…

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Students praised by top Birmingham chefs supporting fundraiser for young hospitality professionals

Students from UCB have been praised by top Birmingham chefs after assisting at a special fundraising lunch to support the next generation of hospitality professionals.

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Engineer, broadcaster and STEM champion awarded Honorary Professorship

An award-winning engineer who has appeared on the BBC's The One Show while inspiring thousands of young people to pursue careers in STEM has been awarded an Honorary Professorship at this year's graduation.

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Ofsted praises ‘outstanding’ behaviour of University College Birmingham students

Ofsted has rated the behaviours and attitudes of students at University College Birmingham as Outstanding, the top grade available.

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THREE powerful reasons. TWO valuable events. ONE great day.

Two events on one day bring students, staff and stakeholders together.

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International Women's Day spotlight – Charlie Hobbis

Events Management alumni Charlie Hobbis talks us through her journey as a female entrepreneur, and turning a home interior and lifestyle page turned into a multi-6 figure business with well-known household clients like Tefal, Snug Sofas and Marks & Spencer.

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Exceptional results: University ranked first for postgraduate support and resources

University College Birmingham has been ranked first out of 101 higher education institutions for postgraduate student support and resources in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES). Students also rated the University 4th in overall student satisfaction as well as top…

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University wins national hospitality and catering apprenticeships award

University College Birmingham took home the Hospitality and Catering Provider of the Year award at the nationally recognised AAC Apprenticeship Awards. Held as part of the AAC FE Week yearly conference, the judges acknowledged the quality of placement offered by…

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Development continues at pace on University’s Sustainable Construction Skills Centre

Work on the new Sustainable Construction Skills Centre for University College Birmingham is making excellent progress, with scaffolding due to be removed by contractors GMI in the coming weeks.

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AWS Academy to equip students with in-demand cloud computing skills

Students will gain access to cloud-focused modules, hands-on learning activities and AWS Academy resources as part of their studies.

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Partnership expands University’s global reach

The MoU will strengthen the ties between the two institutions and foster a new partnership that will see students and academics benefit. The signing also saw an enterprising discussion around student exchange programmes and further collaboration that will enrich students…

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Chelmsley Starters and Bluebell Wood officially opened by Saqib Bhatti MP

Saqib Bhatti MP joins other guests and VIPs at the official opening event for the Chelmsley Starters culinary school and its sister eatery, Bluebell Wood at Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre.

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Former Mayor visits Bluebell Wood to see the vision made real

Sir Andy Street enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour of the project.

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